AVS Bug Deflector (photo)

[Richard Conley]

Kudos to Ford... looks much better since it matches the hood contour.

I think I paid about that much for my AVS installed. I like the profile of the Ford product and I'm not sure when I got mine that I knew the Ford shield was available. That being said I'm not sure what the "dip" to much the hood profile in the center accomplishes and the lip on the AVS was among the features that sold me. Regardless this one looks good and who knows exactly how much protection any of them provide beyond the area the actually cover (which is worth the price anyway).

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[Rangerjoel94]

Thank you.
One update on install. The clearance between the shield & the hood (on mine) did not require the use of the clear bumpers on the hood.

I installed my AVS Bugflector II today. This one seemed like the preferred choice. Your write-up was extremely helpful, especially your advice on using a moving blanket over the engine bay. I would’ve never thought to do that.

I don’t think anyone mentioned this, but I temporarily removed the center most plug for easier install. I then put it back on once everything had been tightened. It seemed like the notched edge of the visor wouldn’t catch beneath it unless I removed it first.

This is my first bug shield, as I used a hood bra on my 94”. I cant wait to see debris and bugs fly over the cab at highway speeds!

 

[Cape Cruiser]

I installed my AVS Bugflector II today. This one seemed like the preferred choice. Your write-up was extremely helpful, especially your advice on using a moving blanket over the engine bay. I would’ve never thought to do that.

I don’t think anyone mentioned this, but I temporarily removed the center most plug for easier install. I then put it back on once everything had been tightened. It seemed like the notched edge of the visor wouldn’t catch beneath it unless I removed it first.

This is my first bug shield, as I used a hood bra on my 94”. I cant wait to see debris and bugs fly over the cab at highway speeds!

I put the same one on mine also. Im not a fan of a bug shield look but I am surrounded by farm land with lots of bugs and the shape of this front end directs bugs right to the windshield and this shield makes a HUGE difference. Bret

 

[Blue Streak]

Rangerjoel94, blanket idea comes from many years of dropping something were it can never be found.

Cape Cruiser, nothing is 100% for sure, but they sure do make a difference. They one that always gets me seems to be in line of vision.

 

[Scottopia]

Picked up my Ford deflector Friday, will be a few days before I am able to install, but do like the look of it. One question I just thought of... how do these hold up through a car wash?

 

[JimmyD]

My Bug deflector

 

[scubalizard]

My Bug deflector

where did you get that?

 

[HenryMac]

It appears to be available through Ford P/N VKB3Z-16C900-D
... https://www.lombardfordaccessories.com/ford/ranger/product.cfm?productID=60841526

I like that it follows the contour of the hood but in some respects I don't totally understand the "maximum coverage" to protect the hood from impacts by foreign objects... when there are a myriad of painted body panels all over the front of the truck... including the bumper too?

Also not sure about the looks of the deflector in the center... looks kind of like a speed brake

I'm thinking this would almost be invisible on a Ranger that was the magnetic color.

Here's an installation video:

 

[scubalizard]

probably to look more like the raptor deflector. $78 is a lot better than $190

 

[JimmyD]

where did you get that?

I actually ordered it through Wal-Mart. $50 dollars or so.

 

[scubalizard]

I actually ordered it through Wal-Mart. $50 dollars or so.

Really, i cant find it on their site, found the lighted version for $79. would you happen to have the link?

 

[JimmyD]

Really, i cant find it on their site, found the lighted version for $79. would you happen to have the link?

I checked the Walmart sight for the AVS

Really, i cant find it on their site, found the lighted version for $79. would you happen to have the link?

I checked the Walmart sight where I ordered it (Last July) and it seems their sold out. They were just the cheapest place to get it.

 

[obxmush]

Dealer did it ... be careful
Of dealers .. for example .. a bed mat for a f 150 is 150 at beach Ford in Virginia Beach Virginia .. at cavalier ford in Chesapeake Virginia they want 239 for the same exact part ..

Another local Ranger....just received mine on Saturday!!! I work in Moyock, but live in the OBX

 

[IdahoRanger]

Put AVS II on yesterday.

 

[SubVet]

Put AVS II on yesterday.

Out of all the deflectors, the AVS II is the best for what it's supposed to do. The Ford product is way too chunky and busy. No need for all that plastic. The lip will work though,

I notice Ford has another one without a lip that fits the contour of the hood...USeless as far as I am concerned. They must have a lip to deflect debris. A plain black flat one will protect that part of the hood for stones. AVS does both.

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